I wasn’t surprised to learn about the whisper campaigns, insinuations and push-polls some of the people opposed to my candidacy have been using to raise questions about my personal life. They want people to question whether I am gay.

Allow me to save them the trouble with a simple, honest answer: “Yes, I am. But why should it matter?”

That may seem like a big announcement to some people. For me, it’s just a part of who I am, as much as being a third-generation millworker or a lifelong Mainer. One thing I do know is that it has nothing to do with my ability to lead the state of Maine.

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And if seeing someone from my background, in my position, openly acknowledge the fact that he’s gay makes it a little bit easier for future generations to live their lives openly and without fear, all the better.”

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We couldn't agree more and we congratulate you, sir!

If Michaud is elected in 2014, he'll become the first openly gay person to win a governor’s race.

Do you think the congressman's announcement will impact his chances of winning governorship one way or the other in Maine, Instincters?

I am even more PROUD to be called a Mainiac from The Dirigo State O Maine. Pine Trees and Lobsters. I had a chance to run for the State House when I lived in Augusta Maine. I passed up the chance since I was living in the closet at the time. This has re-sparked my passion for politics.